Where did the saying laying it on thick come from?

The expression is thought to have been invented by the two-times British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli, who said of the royal family, when speaking to Matthew Arnold: “Everyone likes flattery and when you come to royalty you should lay it on with a trowel.” (No wonder he was such a successful Tory leader.)

What is the meaning of being thick?

If you describe someone as thick, you think they are stupid. [British, informal, disapproval] How could she have been so thick? Synonyms: stupid, dull, dense, insensitive More Synonyms of thick.

What does laying on someone mean?

(lay something on someone) ​informalto tell or show something to someone, especially when you do not expect them to like it. Okay, I’m ready for the bad news. Lay it on me. Synonyms and related words. To tell someone something, or to give information.

Were in the soup meaning?

Definition of in the soup informal + old-fashioned. : in a bad situation : in trouble That stunt landed her in the soup.

Do not lay it on thick?

If someone is laying it on thick or is laying it on, they are exaggerating a statement, experience, or emotion in order to try to impress people. Don’t lay it on too thick, but make sure they are flattered. I may have spoken a bit too freely, been a bit extreme, even laid it on a little.

What does Thick mean on a girl?

“Thick is a term used to describe a woman with nice, full thighs, round hips, a bubble butt, but manages to have a slim waist and upper body. She is not considered to be fat or skinny, but a happy middle.”

Can I lay on you meaning?

To strike or attack someone. If you come any closer, my men will lay on!

What means laid out?

to spread something out, or to arrange things so you can see them easily. She opened her suitcase and laid her clothes out on the bed. A display of local history material was laid out on the table. Synonyms and related words.

What is the meaning straight from the horse’s mouth?

From a reliable source, on the best authority. For example, I have it from the horse’s mouth that he plans to retire next month. Also put as straight from the horse’s mouth, this expression alludes to examining a horse’s teeth to determine its age and hence its worth. [